Battle of Atlanta

John Lawrence and Tanner Hamilton

Date(s) Fought:

This Particular battle was fought in the 1864, on July 22.

Location:

This obviously took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Outcome:

The Union won this battle.

Union Army Size:

106,000 troops

Union Army Commander(s):

William T. Sherman

Confederate Army Size:

62,000 troops

Confederate Army Commander(s):

John Bell Hood

Union Casualties:

3,650

Confederate Casualties:

8,500

Important events:

They had burned the city down

This battle boosted north( Union ) morale

Lincoln was elected once more

Overall significance:

The Union a.k.a. The North won this battle.

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References:

http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/battle-of-atlanta.htm

http://americanhistory.about.com/od/civilwarbattles/p/cwbattle_atlan.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Atlanta
http://americancivilwar.com/statepic/ga/ga017.html
http://www.civilwarhome.com/atlantacampaign.htm